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Danny Ardoin

Los Angeles Dodgers

1974/07/08 35

6-0 220

Mamou, LA

R / R

5

the Oakland Athletics in 1995 (5th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Dodgers 24 51 3 12 1 0 1 4 2 10 1 0 .235 .278 .314

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can be a decent option behind the plate when injuries hit. Has a wealth of minor-league experience and a lot of resilience.
Flaws
  • Lacks power and the overall hitting skills required to see regular playing time at the big-league level.
Career Potential
  • A backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 1, 2009 Outrighted to Albuquerque (AAA).
May 20, 2008 Contract purchased from Las Vegas (AAA).
March 31, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 12, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
August 22, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
March 16, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Washington Nationals.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
September 8, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
August 30, 2006 Claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
August 25, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies.
July 30, 2006 Missed 57 games (strained left knee).
May 26, 2006 Strained left knee, 15-day DL.
June 6, 2005 Contract purchased from Colorado Springs (AAA).
December 15, 2004 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract and assigned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
July 23, 2004 Designated for assignment.
July 2, 2004 Recalled frrom Oklahoma City (AAA).
October 21, 2003 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 10, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 13, 2002 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
May 18, 2002 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 29, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 20, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals.
March 18, 2001 Optioned to Edmonton (AAA).

Trades

December 12, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
August 22, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
March 26, 2007 Houston Astros traded Wade Robinson to the Washington Nationals for Danny Ardoin.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
August 30, 2006 Claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles from the Colorado Rockies.
December 15, 2004 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
May 18, 2002 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
December 20, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals.
July 31, 2000 Minnesota Twins traded Mario Valdez to the Oakland Athletics for Dan Ardoin.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 5th round in 1995.

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